File photo dated 08/01/11 of Wigan Athletic footballer Callum McManaman, as teenager was arrested over a tweet sent to the footballer over the fallout of the challenge he made on Newcastle United full back Massadio Haidara.
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Callum McManaman, the Wigan Athletic forward, has been subjected to “unfair”
criticism over his reckless challenge on Newcastle United’s Massadio
Haidara, his manager claims.

Roberto Martinez said there was “no intent” in the tackle by McManaman, which
resulted in Haidara, the Newcastle midfielder, being carried off on a
stretcher, and added that the incident has been spoken about “too much”.

Haidara, the 20-year-old left back, whom McManaman subsequently contacted,
suffered bruising to the bone and soft tissue damage and not a break or
ligament injury as had been feared meaning that he could return within days
rather than months.